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Israel’s Actions Could Have US Military Base Implications
On May 31, 2010, when Israeli warships boarded the inbound flotilla carrying aid to Gaza in international waters, firing on activists, it was not the first time Israel had …
Finding Lessons of Solidarity in Auto Industry Shake-Up
Detroit/Beijing - As thousands of people from around the world prepare to converge in Detroit, where expectations are high for the Jun. 22-26 U.S. Social Forum, activists and auto …
Obama and Insubordination: Is He Truman or Mr. Milquetoast?
Journalist Michael Hastings has given Rolling Stone magazine a graphic account of the arrogance, disarray and ineptitude that distinguish what passes for President Barack Obama's policy on Afghanistan. For …
Obama-McChrystal Showdown May Be Pivotal Moment
Washington - President Barack Obama will confront Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Wednesday in a high-stakes showdown that could be a pivotal moment in America's longest war and a …
Judge Slams Obama’s Drilling Moratorium, Blocks It
The judge said the federal report that led to the drilling moratorium didn't “explicitly justify” a ban. Some independent engineers who reviewed the report agree. The administration will appeal.
William J. Astore | McChrystal Must Go
In putting General Stanley McChrystal in charge of the Afghan war effort, President Obama knew he wasn't hiring a choirboy. Tough as nails, McChrystal was known as a “can-do” …
Jim Hightower | Enter, Real Populists
Few people today call themselves populists, but I think most are. I'm not talking about the recent political outbursts by confused, used and abused tea-bag ranters who've been organized …
BP-Style Extreme Energy Nightmares to Come
On June 15th, in their testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the chief executives of America’s leading oil companies argued that BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster in the …
Why Iran Versus Israel Rhetoric Could Escalate Into War
Tel Aviv, Israel; and Istanbul, Turkey - The Israeli drumbeat for a military strike against Iran’s nuclear program grew louder this week as former intelligence chief Shabtai Shavit said …
Monsanto, Opponents Both Claim Victory in Historic Genetically Modified Crop Case
In a landmark case on genetically modified (GM) crops, The US Supreme Court ruled 7-1 on Monday in favor of agribusiness giant Monsanto and overturned a lower court's …